2002 BMW 530 2.9L Diesel · MV02 OEN
2002 BMW 530 (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 194,113 miles. MOT expired on 24 Mar 2021. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 530
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Mar 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30 Nov 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,113 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MV02 OEN Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2020
- 194,113 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV02 OEN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 BMW 530 (MV02 OEN) between March 2006 and March 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”.
MV02 OEN Mileage History
- 06/03/200658,308 mi
- 05/04/200771,732 mi+13,424 mi
- 09/05/200887,166 mi+15,434 mi
- 08/06/2009100,266 mi+13,100 mi
- 08/06/2009100,266 mi
- 07/06/2010110,839 mi+10,573 mi
- 03/09/2011120,672 mi+9,833 mi
- 08/09/2011120,677 mi+5 mi
- 08/09/2012129,340 mi+8,663 mi
- 20/01/2014137,617 mi+8,277 mi
- 07/02/2015140,137 mi+2,520 mi
- 08/02/2016146,249 mi+6,112 mi
- 07/01/2017164,578 mi+18,329 mi
- 13/02/2018180,513 mi+15,935 mi
- 25/03/2019185,666 mi+5,153 mi
- 19/03/2020194,113 mi+8,447 mi
Average of roughly 9,675 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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